Aboriginal Law - Vancouver
Submitted by Section Co-Chair, Kate Blomfield
Summary of Meetings
Number of Meetings Held: 7
October 29, 2013
Guest Speakers: Robin Sidsworth, Teck Resources Limited, and Michael Segelken, Callison & Hanna
Meeting Title/Topic: Impact Benefit Agreements
April 1, 2014
Guest Speaker: Karey Brooks, Janes Freedman Kyle Law Corporation
Meeting Title/Topic: Robert Janes Annual Update (presented by Karey Brooks) with Wine & Cheese Social
April 16, 2014
Guest Speakers: William J. Andrews and Keith B. Bergner
Meeting Title/Topic: The Role of First Nations in the BC Environmental Assessment Process
Synopsis: This meeting was a joint Section meeting held with the Environmental Law Section.
May 21, 2014
Guest Speakers: Randy Christensen, Jeff Christian, , and Jaela Shockey
Meeting Title/Topic: Water Sustainability Act
Synopsis: This meeting was a joint Section meeting held with the Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law Section.
June 3, 2014
Guest Speakers: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: 2014/2015 Section Executive Elections
June 24, 2014
Guest Speakers: Rosanne Kyle, JFK Law Corporation, Karen Campbell, Ecojustice, Bernie Roth and Laura Estep of Dentons Canada LLP
Meeting Title/Topic: Federal Regulatory Review of Pipeline Projects: Perspective from Industry, ENGOs, and First Nations
Synopsis: Enbridge Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan Transmountain Pipeline